A system includes a source, a detector, and a controller. The source is configured to emit electromagnetic energy toward two plies of film. A portion of the emitted electromagnetic energy is within a range of wavelengths. The detector is arranged to detect electromagnetic energy propagating away from the two plies of film. The detector detects electromagnetic energy within the range of wavelengths and generates signals indicative of intensity of detected electromagnetic energy. The controller controls operation of the foam-in-bag system based the signals from the detector. The film is transmissive of electromagnetic energy in the range of wavelengths. When dispensed between the two plies of film, one or both of foaming chemical precursors or foam formed from a reaction thereof is opaque to electromagnetic energy in the range of wavelengths.

A production apparatus includes a receiving device designed to receive a first and a second capsule containing a first and a second formulation, respectively, the receiving device being designed to be in an open position in which the first and the second capsule can be introduced into the receiving device and a closed position in which the receiving device holds the first and second capsules in position, the receiving device further being designed in such a way that when the receiving device holding the first and second capsules is moved from the open position to the closed position, the first and second capsules are connected; the apparatus further includes a mixing machine designed to receive the receiving device holding the first and second capsules, and to mix the first and second formulations contained in the first and second capsules such as to obtain the composition.

A manufacturing apparatus including a first capsule containing a predetermined amount of a first formulation, and a second capsule containing a predetermined amount of a second formulation, the first and second capsules being distinct from each other; a receiving device configured to receive the first and second capsules; and a mixing machine configured to receive the receiving device equipped with the first and second capsules, and to mix the first and second formulations contained in the first and second capsules so as to obtain the cosmetic product.

The manufacturing apparatus comprises a first capsule containing a predetermined amount of a first formulation, the first capsule including a first connection portion and an outlet passage provided with an outlet orifice; a second capsule containing a predetermined amount of a second formulation, and including a second connection portion configured to be connected to the first connection portion; and a mixing machine configured to receive the first and second capsules, and to mix the first and second formulations contained in the first and second capsules so as to obtain the cosmetic product. The manufacturing apparatus is configured to automatically close the outlet passage when the first and second capsules are received in the mixing machine, and to automatically clear the outlet passage when the first and second capsules are removed out of the mixing machine.

A polyethylene terephthalate purification apparatus comprises at least a reactor (4) which houses the plastic material to be purified, an opening connected to a vacuum pump, stirrers (16) to ensure the stirring of the plastic material inside of the reactor (4) and a heating mechanism comprising a microwave heating device to promote the excitation of the polar molecules.

Provided in one implementation is a method that includes introducing a volume of raw material into a chamber of a cavitation machine. The raw material can include a mixture comprising a powder and a solvent. The powder can have a first average particle size in the raw material. The method includes applying a hydrodynamic cavitation process to the raw material to produce a product material. The powder can have a second average particle size, smaller than the first average particle size, in the product material. The method includes causing the product material to exit the cavitation chamber and drying the product material to remove the solvent. Apparatus employed to apply the method are also provided.

Processes for processing bio-sourced oil to produce bio-sourced oil dielectric fluids can be carried out using an apparatus mounted on a mobile transport platform system having a total footprint of no more than about 30 m.sup.2. The processes use a described array of pumps, heaters, filters, a degasser and vacuum system, and an additive metering/mixing valve system to achieve production under low energy and pressure conditions.

The present invention relates to a process of producing a nano resveratrol microemulsion system includes: (i) preparing a dispersal phase by dissolving resveratrol in an ethanol solvent; (ii) preparing a carrier by heating a liquid PEG (polyethylene glycol) accounted from 40 to 60% by mass of the mixture of PEG and water to a temperature ranging from 60 to 80 C., then adding zeolite catalyst (0.1-0.4% by mass of mixture of PEG and water), stirring evenly; (iii) adding the carrier to the dispersal phase (in a ratio by mass of 40:60), continuing heating the said dispersal phase to 100 C., stirring at a speed of 400 to 800 rpm; (iv) elmusifying as follows: when the temperature arrives at 100 C., adding Tween to the mixture of the carrier and dispersal phase in step (iii) in a ratio by mass of 40:60, continuing to stir at a speed of 500 to 700 rpm, at a temperature of 100 C. to 130 C. perform emulsification at speed of 2500 to 3500 rpm, combining stirring at a speed of 400 and 600 rpm, in vacuum, the reaction temperature is maintained at 150 C. for 3 to 5 hours, the reation is quenched, the temperature is decreased slowly until it is in the range of 40 to 60 C.; (v) filtrating the product by injecting through nanofilter system before filling-packaging.

An individual frozen drink dispenser includes a housing having a base configured to support a blender cup, a dispensing chamber disposed above the blender cup and configured to support a frozen beverage container containing frozen ingredients suitable for preparing a frozen drink, at least one dispensing mechanism configured to move from a pre-dispense position to a dispense position in which the dispensing mechanism drives the frozen ingredients from the frozen beverage container into the blender cup, and a drive mechanism coupled to the housing and configured to drive the movement of the dispensing mechanism from the pre-dispense position to the dispense position. A method of preparing a frozen drink is further disclosed.

Improving health and experience of a cosmetic product user, the robotic cosmetic mix bar of the present invention is disclosed. The robotic cosmetic mix bar allows the user to select safe ingredients tailored to their own unique hair and skincare goals. In one embodiment, the robotic cosmetic mix bar contains a robotic arm surrounded by a dispenser and multiple processing stations. Based on a user input indicating a type of cosmetic product and the ingredients to include in the cosmetic product, the robotic arm obtains the desired ingredients from the dispenser and, by transporting the ingredients from one processing station to another, the robotic arm facilitates the processing of the ingredients. The processing of ingredients can include boiling, cooling, mixing, whisking, blending, etc. Within approximately two minutes, the cosmetic product built according to the user specifications is delivered to the user.